traction control FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY 2017 1.G Owners Manual

Lighting
General Information......................................62
Lighting Control..............................................62
Autolamps........................................................63
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................64
Daytime Running Lamps
............................64
Direction Indicators
.......................................65
Interior Lamps.................................................65
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................67
Exterior Mirrors................................................68
Interior Mirror
...................................................69
Sun Visors
.........................................................70
Instrument Cluster
Gauges.................................................................71
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................72
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............75
Information Displays
General Information
.......................................77
Information Messages.................................80
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................90
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................91
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................92
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................92
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................93
Head Restraints
..............................................93
Manual Seats
..................................................95
Power Seats
.....................................................96
Rear Seats
........................................................96 Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................98
Storage Compartments
Center Console
...............................................99
Overhead Console
.........................................99
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information...................................100
Ignition Switch
..............................................100
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................100
Engine Block Heater
....................................102
Police Engine Idle Feature.........................103
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
......................................104
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................105
Fuel Quality - E85........................................105
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.......................106
Running Out of Fuel....................................106
Refueling..........................................................107
Fuel Consumption
........................................110
Emission Control System............................111
Transmission
Automatic Transmission.............................114
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................116
Brakes
General Information
....................................123
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................123
Parking Brake
.................................................124
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................125
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Using Traction Control................................125
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................126
Using Stability Control................................127
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................128
Rear Parking Aid
............................................128
Rear View Camera........................................129
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................133
Using Cruise Control....................................133
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System...............135
Cross Traffic Alert
..........................................137
Steering.............................................................141
Load Carrying
Rear Loadspace Hatches..........................142
Rear Under Floor Storage
..........................142
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................142
Load Limit
........................................................143
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................149
Recommended Towing Weights
............150
Essential Towing Checks............................151
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......153
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................155
Economical Driving......................................155
Driving Through Water................................156
Floor Mats
.......................................................156 Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................158
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................159
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................159
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................160
Post-Crash Alert System...........................162
Transporting the Vehicle............................162
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............164
In California (U.S. Only).............................165
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................166
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................167
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................167
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................168
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
.............................................................169
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
.............................................................169
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................171
Changing a Fuse............................................179
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................181
Opening and Closing the Hood................181
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................183
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................184
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................185
Engine Oil Check...........................................185
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................186
Engine Coolant Check................................186
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................190
Brake Fluid Check.........................................192
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•
Distance to Empty - Shows the
approximate distance your vehicle can
travel before running out of fuel.
• Inst Fuel Economy - Shows a visual
graph of your instantaneous fuel
economy along with your Avg MPG
since the function was last reset.
• Average Fuel — Shows the average fuel
economy since last reset.
• Fuel History - Shows a bar chart of your
fuel history.
• All Values — Shows all fuel economy
values (DTE, Inst Fuel Econ, Avg Fuel). Note:
You can reset your average fuel
economy by pressing and holding the OK
button on the left hand steering wheel
controls.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional. Driver Assist
Traction Ctrl
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert, Aid or Alert +Aid
Mode
Lane Keeping
System
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
Rear Park Aid 4 Wheel Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
All Sensors
Alarm
Vehicle
Perimeter Sensing
Ask on Exit
Information
Chimes
Normal or Towing
DTE Calcula-
tion
Off or XX Seconds
Autolamp Delay
Lighting
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AWD
Action
Message
The all wheel drive system has automatically disabled itselfdue to the system overheating.
AWD Temporarily
Disabled
The all wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself
due to the system overheating or you are using the spare tire.
AWD OFF
The all wheel drive system resumes normal function and
clears this message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.
AWD Restored
The all wheel drive system is not operating properly and the
powertrain fault indicator illuminates. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 72). If the warning stays illuminated
or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Malfunction
Service Required
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.
Change AWD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and reset to new.
AWD Power Transfer
Unit Lube Set to New
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
Displayed when the system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Alarm Action
Message
Unathorized entry triggered the alarm. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page
56).
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
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Starting System
Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake when starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The starter has exceeded its cranking time in attempting tostart your vehicle.
Cranking Time Exceeded
The starter is attempting to start your vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
The system has cancelled the pending start.
Pending Start Cancelled
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low pressure. See Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (page 229).
Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 229).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is
in use. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 229).
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 125).
Traction Control Off
Displays the status of the traction control system. See UsingTraction Control
(page 125).
Traction Control On
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abrupt steering, acceleration or braking
which could result in an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover and/or personal injury. Use all
available road surface to return the
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop,
avoid skidding the tires and do not
attempt any sharp steering wheel
movements.
• If the vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (that is, from
concrete to gravel) there will be a
change in the way the vehicle responds
to a maneuver (steering, acceleration
or braking). Again, avoid these abrupt
inputs.
Sand
Most of the time traction control improves
tire traction by managing wheel slip
through Brake, Engine, and AWD
calibrations. However, during low speed
driving, disabling traction control in deep
sand can help keep the wheels moving to
maintain vehicle momentum.
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid spinning the wheels.
Do not drive your vehicle in deep sand for
an extended period of time. This could
cause the AWD system to overheat and
default to front-wheel drive. If this occurs,
a message displays in the information
display. To resume normal AWD function
as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a
safe location and stop the engine for at
least 10 minutes. After the engine has been restarted and the AWD system has
adequately cooled, the message turns off
and normal AWD function returns. In the
event the engine is not stopped, the
message turns off when the system cools
and normal AWD function returns.
When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use L
(Low) gear when possible. L (Low) gear
operation will maximize the engine and
transmission cooling capability.
Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect
overheating of the engine.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and
cause the vehicle to become stuck to the
point that assistance may be required from
another vehicle. Remember, you may be
able to back out the way you came if you
proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may
be limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom
of the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and
proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets
wet, the vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by moving your vehicle slowly
while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
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Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction
in slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle
does slide, steer in the direction of the slide
until you regain control of the vehicle.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance that
could damage drive components.
Note:
Driving through deep water may
damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in
water, have the power transfer unit (PTU)
or rear axle serviced by an authorized
dealer. “Tread Lightly
” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities
in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly. ”
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing
traction, slipping sideways and possibly
rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,
determine beforehand the route you will
use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill
without seeing what conditions are on the
other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill
without the aid of an observer. Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should always
try to drive straight up or straight down.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start
in a lower gear rather than downshifting to
a lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround
because you might roll over. It is better to
back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power will cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating.
Do not descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually shift to a
lower gear. When descending a steep hill,
avoid sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. The front wheels have to be
turning in order to steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore
apply the brakes steadily. Do not
“pump”
the brakes.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING
The stability and traction control
light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status.
You can switch the system off by either
using the information display controls or
the switch. Using the Information Display
Controls
You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display. See General
Information (page 77).
Using a Switch
(If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off
or on.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages The stability and traction control
light:
• Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.
• Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.
• Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems. The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates
on engine start-up and stays on
when you switch the traction control
system off.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of your vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the electronic stability
control system. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with
and adversely affect the electronic stability
control system. Install any aftermarket
stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from
the front center console, the tunnel, and
the front seats in order to minimize the risk
of interfering with the electronic stability
control sensors. Reducing the
effectiveness of the electronic stability
control system could lead to an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death. Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It’
s always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the
electronic stability control system is an
indication that at least some of the tires
have exceeded their ability to grip the road;
this could reduce the operator ’s ability to
control the vehicle potentially resulting in
a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your electronic
stability control system activates, SLOW
DOWN. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on. If a fault occurs in either the stability
control or the traction control system, you
may experience the following conditions:
•
The stability and traction control light
illuminates steadily.
• The stability control and traction
control systems do not enhance your
vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
the wheels.
If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control
system you may experience the following
conditions:
• The stability and traction control light
flashes.
• Your vehicle slows down.
• Reduced engine power.
• A vibration in the brake pedal.
• The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
• If the driving condition is severe and
your foot is not on the brake, the brake
pedal may move as the system applies
higher brake force.
The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
to prevent skids or lateral slides by
applying brakes to one or more of the
wheels individually and, if necessary,
reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
to prevent rollovers by detecting your
vehicle ’s roll motion and the rate at which
it changes by applying the brakes to one
or more wheels individually.
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Traction Control
The system enhances your vehicle
’s ability
to maintain traction of the wheels by
detecting and controlling wheel spin. See
Using Traction Control (page 125). Vehicle without stability control
skidding off its intended route.
A
Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
USING STABILITY CONTROL
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
You cannot switch the stability control and
roll stability control systems off, but when
you shift into reverse (R), the systems
deactivate.
You can switch the traction control system
off or on. See
Using Traction Control
(page 125).
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AA
B
BB
B